Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell was born in Lambeth, London and brought up in Elstree, Hertfordshire. He is the son of Julie Cowell (née Josie Dalglish), a ballet dancer, and Eric Selig Phillip Cowell, a music industry executive. Simon started his career in the music industry working in the mailroom at EMI Music Publishing. He worked as a record producer, talent scout and consultant within the music industry before becoming a judge on the hit British TV show Pop Idol and its U.S. counterpart, American Idol. Cowell's scathing comments were famous during his 10 seasons as a judge on American Idol. See full bio on IMDb »

Simon Cowell's London neighbor went ballistic outside Simon's home Tuesday night, threatening to smash cars with a golf club. The neighbor was apparently pissed off at Simon for parking in front… READ MORE >

Simon Cowell is continuing his baronial ways ... this time dropping $25 million on an amazing Malibu pad. Our real estate sources tell us Simon is in escrow on a 10,000 square foot, 7 bedroom home… READ MORE >

If Simon Cowell's being honest ... he's going to recover just fine from that nasty fall down a flight of stairs. Simon was driven back to his London home Friday after spending a few hours in the… READ MORE >

7:50 AM PT -- Simon actually fell backwards down the stairs. We're told he had already gone to the kitchen, and was on his way back upstairs when he fainted and tumbled. Simon Cowell was rushed… READ MORE >

Dream scenario for a bunch of kids pouring cups of lemonade ... Simon Cowell rolling up in his Bronco with a bunch of dough! Simon and girlfriend Lauren Silverman stopped at the makeshift stand… READ MORE >

Simon Cowell's a boy band magician ... the question, does he have lightning in a bottle yet again? PRETTYMUCH dropped the official music video for its debut single, "Would You Mind" ... it's… READ MORE >

For Simon Cowell, the devastating London tower fire struck too close to home, and it's motivated him to to do something to help the victims. The music mogul announced he will produce a track… READ MORE >